Sodium Salicylate
Our database includes 231 products that contain Sodium Salicylate.
Explained
This ingredient is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, the famous anti-acne ingredient.
Officially, this ingredient is used as a preservative. However, some studies found Sodium Salicylate to have exfoliating properties. Further studies are needed.
You should know
Benefits
Large Pores
Reduces Large Pores
Pores are little openings on the skin that let out sweat and oil. They can become enlarged from excessive sebum production, acne, sun damage, and by using pore-clogging ingredients.
Concerns
Rosacea
Can worsen Rosacea
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
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What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Sodium Salicylate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38052
INCI Name
SODIUM SALICYLATE
INN Name
sodium salicylate
EC #
 200-198-0
Ph. Eur. Name
natrii salicylas
All Functions
Denaturant, Preservative
